Funding and Tuition

Fellowships

DoVA offers merit-based fellowships to all MFA students. Under the current funding structure, all MFAs (including international students) receive a 75% tuition fellowship in both the first and second year of the program. MFA students also pay applicable fees. The funding structure is subject to change. Admitted students will receive detailed funding information in their offer of admission.

Teaching Assistantships

Under the current funding structure, all MFA students receive three TA positions in their first year and three TA positions in their second year. The positions pay $3000 per class, for a total of $9000 each year. The current funding structure is subject to change; students receive official notice of their TA assignments in the Summer before each academic year they are in residence. MFA students are also encouraged to apply for assistantships in other departments across the university.
 

Student Loans

Students may apply for loans through the Graduate Financial Aid Office. The loan application is separate from the application for admission. International students should also consult the Office of International Affairs for tips on applying for loans.



Tuition, Fees, and Other Costs

Tuition information for a full-time MFA student can be found on the Bursar’s website for Tuition and Fees. Under the current academic year, navigate to the Tuition and Fees for the Humanities page. The tuition price per quarter can be found under Autumn, Winter, Spring Tuition, MA/MFA 3 courses. For additional information about fees and approximate costs of attendance, please visit the Grad Financial Aid Office for Cost of Attendance.